Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - I started Vyvanse 2 weeks ago. I went from 30mg to

... 50mg 7 days on each mg. It works really well and I am seeing my doctor Monday to let her know my results. I have one question though before I go. The first and 2nd day on Vyvanse, I was sleeping very little in which was good, about 6 hours a day. I had a problem before staying awake all day sleeping 12-14 hours and stil tired all the time and that's why I asked for a stimulant. I am now going back to sleep after 5 hours after taking Vyvanse and I'm at 50mg. Should I ask to take another dose at that time or try another ADHD stimulant? Vyvanse is working really well though .My teachers have seen improvement, I have and my work has in just 2 weeks of taking this. Only problem is , it's doesnt last long enough for me to have a productive day

Added 24 Mar 2012:

I don't want to have a heart attack though, 50mg does wake me up and get me going, just doesnt last long. About 5 hours. I htink the focus is still there after 5 hours just not the drive to do anything because I am tired.

Added 24 Mar 2012:

I was thinking about asking my doctor if I can take 1 30mg at 6am and once it wear off(about 5 hours later) take another 30 mg. Or take 50mg at 6am and 1 30mg in the afternoon instead of increasing the dose because it does work really well right now at 50mg, I just need more energy so I can be productive all day, 5 hours isnt enough and i will never be able to get out of this part time job and finish school if I dont have energy to keep me awake now that my focus is fixed.

Added 24 Mar 2012:

and by working and school. I mean I work 4 hours a day and school is 4 hours 2 days a week. So I work 5 days a week only 4 hours a day and sleep the rest of the day, and I go to school 4 hours a day 2 days a week. so I waste a lot of time sleeping. if I could not sleep more than 8 hours a day I would be able to fix my life(career) now that I can focus and learn

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Anonymous25 Mar 2012

Hello DOMO79. The maximum amount of Vyvanse to be taken per day is 70mg. You might ask your doctor to increase to that amount. Hopefully if a go, you'll be feeling more as you did when beginning the drug. Regards, pledge

I was going to ask to see if I can go up to 70 or take 50mg in the morning and 20mg in the afternoon. because it only last a few hours abut 5 hours. I notice my focus went from tunnel vision almost to everything is clearer but now I am having problems with reading. the first couple of days I was reading for 5 hours no problem now . I can look at people in the eyes now, not paronid around people and can follow conversations or lectures now. Now I just need to get back to the tunnel vison so I can read. But my test went up from a 30 and 60 to a 82 and 95 since I started this 2 weeks ago

AN

Anonymous26 Mar 2012

also, like I mentioned before. The first couple of days my focus was great,but now the focus has declined a little bit when it comes to reading. everything else works well though,paying attention in class, conversations and being social. and medication side affects just thirsty more and not eating as much which is fine, also I have noticed I get aittle bit more moody sometimes but nothing bad.only thing really is loosing the energy so I am sleeping more again and drive just isnt there compared to what it was when I first took it. But I would rather stay on this then nothing, if that makes since. Im at 50mg. im affraid 70mg will be to much or affraid I will be switched to a different med that wont work. this does work just loosing its affects slowly like what I mention before. I see my doctor tomorrow morning

AN

Anonymous26 Mar 2012

sorry one more thing. I did notice Vyvanse is for young adults. Do you think that is wh yit's not working as well after the first few days of greatness? I am 33 years old.Maybe my doctor wanted to see first the affects on that before something else or stronger?

AN

Anonymous26 Mar 2012

No DOMO79. Its used for adults as well. Lets see what happens if your dose is increased. Often, the stimulant drugs, kick in and its not at all unusuall for them to drop in thier potency. It happens and is normal.

AN

Anonymous26 Mar 2012

Pledge is correct about his advice. You need to give it itme, & don't overdo it on the meds. You really need to consult your doctor about this,& usually a phone call is suffice. Good to hear you are back in school by the way! Congrats on trying to better yourself & good luck...

AN

Anonymous26 Mar 2012

saw my doctor today. She was going to increase my medication to 70mg do to the good results over the past 2 weeks but do to my blood pressure being at 160/100 heart rate 80 on this medication. She said she will keep me at 50mg and i have to see a doctor right away about my blood pressure. So i am dissapointed but at least I can still do better with 50mg then on nothing. so will see in a couple of weeks.My blood pressure has always been fluctuating between 120-160 on stimulants such as red bulls. but I can see from her point of view so I dont have a heart attack or stroke. I just hope I can get a medication for my blood pressure because this medication is working just needs to be a higher dose. I don't think a non stimulant medication for ADHD would give me affects would it?

AN

Anonymous26 Mar 2012

I mean would a non stimulant ADHD medication work as well? I wouldnt think so because i'd still be sleeping a lot but who knows. This is just incase she takes me off it, but i got another prescription today for 50mg and I see a doctor this week for my blood pressure

I had a quick question about Vyvanse if you have a sec? I went up to 70 mg yesterday. The first day, I was focused and talked a lot. second day, same thing, but around 10 hours.I felt tired all of the sudden and a litle confussed.I never been tired on this medication befre until today after around 10 hours. I checked my bloodressure and it actually went down, 129/89. it was at 157/100 for 2 hours around peak time, about 4-5 hours after taking it . Bu ti was fine then.and its fine now, back down to around 133/89. I'm just wondering if that 10mg difference is to much? or my body will adjust in a few days like it did with the other doses. I just dont want to end up having a stroke, or blood clot etc. and the over dose sysptoms says ou would have problems breathing, shortness of breath etc. so I think it was maybe th eblood pressure chnage or the fact I didnt eat all day or maybe, the new dose depleted some chemical in my bodie , I felt that thne it recoverd. I really dont wan tto go get another prescription or spend another $180 on meds. I stil have 28 days of pills left, so i hope this is just the dosage and will be ok tomorrow or next. sorry for the rambling email. Hows things goign with you?

AN

Anonymous30 May 2012

Hello again DOMO. Bit late in answering you because I've been running around, this, that and the other. I believe its your system adjusting. Now DOMO, I am not a doctor, you need to remember that. I study the various disorders and the drugs that accompany them. You might want to either phone your doctor, or your pharmacist to get thier thoughts. They are the pros. Not ttrying to pass the buck. Not at all. I do understand you rather stay the course. It becomes expensive changing drug/medications. Otherwise I hope all is well. pledge

Hello again DOMO79. I could not add my comment below, so its in the form of another answer, not as a comment. There are two drugs used to treat ADHD that are not CNS. Strattera, is a non stimulant and successfull in treating ADHD. In children, teens and adults. Minus to this drug are possibility of insomnia as well as nausea in side effects. The other one is Intuniv, a non stimulant,its a SNRI drug, used to treat ADHD. Good news is that a part of this drugs makeup contains guanfacine, a drug used to fight high blood pressure. The down side is that its used for children and teens, not for adults in the treatment of ADHD. I'd wait and see how you're going to be doing the next week or so. Hopefully you'll be sharp as nails, pledge